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TURNER'S EXPERIENCE WILL SERVE IT WELL AS IT WORKS ON THE BERKELEY WAY PROJECT. BY ERIC SLACK Turner Construction is working on the 340,000-square-foot Berkeley Way project. F ounded in 1902, Turner Construction Company provides building services to clients worldwide. Known for its diligence, resourcefulness and creativity as a partner, Turner has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies and making a difference for its clients, employees, and communities. The company started building in California in 1962, and its strong presence in northern California was established in 1968 with the Ordway Building in Oakland. During that same year, Turner opened an office in San Francisco. Its Sacramento office opened in 1984, followed by the opening of it San Jose office in 1987. "Turner performs work for both public Turner Construction Company - Berkeley Way www.turnerconstruction.com * Project cost: $118 million * Location: Berkeley, Calif. * Scope: University building "We tarted building credibility and trust amongst e team members early in e preconstruction period." - Grant Griffanti, vice president and private clients in numerous market segments including commercial, transportation, healthcare, education, pharmaceutical, justice and sports," Vice President Grant Griffanti says. "Seventy-five percent of our « work comes from repeat clients, which is a key indication of client satisfaction based on our performance. Our teams are always looking for innovative approaches to achieve our clients' goals. We strive to strengthen long-term relationships and provide value-added services to deliver successful projects." In Progress Among the projects that Turner is currently working on is the Berkeley Way project with UC Berkeley. Located at Berkeley Way and Shattuck Avenue, the building will replace Tolman Hall. That was built in 1965 but had been declared seismically unsafe. It will be demolished once the new building opens. The Berkeley Way project is a 340,000-square-foot building, with the first 59 JUNE 2016 CONSTRUCTION-TODAY.COM Institutional | TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - BERKELEY WAY The Way Forward
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